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GRECO, DomE?nikos TheotokU?pulos, called El (1541-1614). Ago
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GRECO, DomE?nikos TheotokU?pulos, called El (1541-1614). Ago
RENAISSANCE ART. SPAIN. GRECO, DomE?nikos TheotokU?pulos, called El (Candia, 1541-Toledo, 1614). Cretan painter, representative of the last phase of Mannerism. Agony in the garden, h. 1610-1612. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary
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This print showcases the Agony in the Garden, a masterpiece by the renowned Cretan painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos, commonly known as El Greco. Born in Crete in 1541, El Greco spent most of his artistic career in Spain, where he became a leading figure of the late Mannerist movement. The painting, created around 1610-1612, is currently housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary. El Greco's Agony in the Garden is a powerful representation of the Christian narrative, depicting Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, deeply contemplating his impending crucifixion. Surrounded by olive trees, Jesus is shown in anguish as he prays, with his face buried in his hands. Two angels, appearing from the heavens, offer him support and comfort. The painting's use of elongated figures, dramatic lighting, and intense emotional expression are characteristic of Mannerist style. El Greco's work, influenced by both the Byzantine and Italian Renaissance traditions, played a significant role in the development of European art during the 16th and 17th centuries. His innovative approach to composition, color, and form helped to bridge the gap between the Renaissance and the Baroque periods. The Agony in the Garden remains a testament to El Greco's artistic genius and his enduring influence on the history of Western art.
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